Fado is Portugal?s proud musical tradition. The often mournful melodies and lyrics of fado tell tragic stories of the sea and the hardships of life lived by the poor. Fado is linked to the ...
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Porto sprawls along the Douro River, where multi-colored houses adorned with lacy wrought-iron balconies line the promenade. At its heart lies charismatic Ribeira, a tangle of streets buzzing with ...
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A UNESCO World Heritage site and former European Capital of Culture, Portugal?s second-largest city has plenty of interest for visitors, and the scenic Rio Douro and beautifully restored Old Town ...
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South of Portugal, 320 mi (515 km) off the coast of North Africa, lies one of the jewels of the Portuguese Islands ? Madeira. Famous for its wine, it also has year-round mild temperatures and ...
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Portugal is renowned for its wines and fortified port wines. Tours head off from Lisbon to the surrounding vineyards and wineries, where you can see how the wines are made, get a feel for the ...
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The Alentejo wine region sprawls across southern Portugal from the Spanish border to the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic coast, curling round Lisbon and touching on the Algarve in the south. These ...
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Lovely Lisbon has two UNESCO World Heritage listed sights; the landmark Belém Tower is the symbol of Portugal?s 16th-century maritime power and perches on the Tagus River. It was completed in ...
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Lisbon is a city to get lost in, wandering steep, narrow streets lined with tiled buildings, and discovering hidden bars and cafes. Day 1: History, Hills & Local Flavor Start at Rossio and ...
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Lisbon is a dream to explore; just hop on Tram 28 or hire an e-bike to scale the city?s seven hills with ease. If time permits, there?s so much to see outside the city as well, from royal palaces to ...
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Porto, Portugal?s second-largest city ? is rich in architecture, museums and wine. It?s a lively city built on the steep granite rising above the Rio Duoro with a UNESCO World Heritage listed old ...
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More than 1,350 miles of irrigation channels were originally constructed to carry water to crops in the dry southeast. But today, these levadas provide travelers to Madeira with an extensive network ...
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Madeira?s moderate climate makes it an ideal destination for whale and dolphin watching. Numerous boat trips leave from the island?s shores daily, with costs that range from about 30 to 50 Euros per ...
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The scenic coast of this tiny island offers visitors plenty to do and see. Whether its time spent enjoying the outdoors, hiking through beautiful landscapes, or exploring quaint villages and historic ...
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